Ventura County mock trial teams ready for court

Annette Lee, a witness for the prosecution, describes Exhibit A during a rehearsal mock trial at Newbury Park High School. Dozens of students are preparing for the County Mock Trial Competition, which begins Monday.

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Attorneys Remington Parker (left) and Savannah Jensen (right) listen as the defense attorneys state their case during a mock trial at Newbury Park High School.

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Savanna Jensen practices for the mock trial competition.

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Instructor Jon Light reacts to the way Savannah Jensens approached the defense’s objections during a mock trial rehearsal at Newbury Park.

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Newbury Park High School students prepare for the mock trial competition.

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Acting prosecuting attorney Ciara Henderson makes her case for the judge during a practice mock trial at Newbury Park High School. Twenty-eight teams will compete in the county competition starting Monday.

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Newbury Park High School students prepare for the county mock trial competition, which begins Monday.

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Prosecutor Erick Zhou simulates the actions of a witness during a mock trail rehearsal at Newbury Park High School.